The Scroll: April 2017

Exit83 is a Busy Place
By Jeff Taylor, Pastor of Student Ministries
Exit83 hit the ground running with the
turn of the new year. What I love most
about our busyness is it is not just for
the sake of having activities or giving
the students something to do.
Everything – from camps, to service
projects, to game nights – all have
a purpose and intentionally bring
students to a deeper awareness of
God, who He is calling them to be,
and what living for Him can look like.
We began in February with jr. high and
high school winter camps. This was
an opportunity for students to get out
of the grind and “mess” of their daily
routines and seek God. There were
so many testimonies coming from
the students of how God met them,
reminded them of His presence, and
are now walking in boldness toward
what He is calling them to.
Immediately following winter camp
was 30 Hour Famine. This is an event
we do each year with World Vision,
to help bring awareness to the needs
around the world. Many children die
each year from preventable diseases,
and 30 Hour Famine is an opportunity
to not only be made aware, but to
make a tangible impact. Part of the
event is fundraising, and this year our
students raised more $4,500 (a grant
then quadrupled that amount)! Another
facet of this event is fasting – getting a
small glimpse of what hunger feels like
and growing in our empathy for those
who struggle with it daily. Our students
and staff went 30 hours with no food.
We came together at the church for a
night of worship, prayer, and activities
that helped us understand better the
need around the world. After spending
the night at the church, we went to
Pacific Lifeline and Pacific Christian
Center where we were able to serve
those ministries in really tangible ways.
The director of Pacific Christian Center
said of our group, “We are so thankful
for what you did today. What you
accomplished would have taken our
staff a month.”
I am so grateful for the opportunity to
see students growing in the passion
and pursuit of God, and seeing all that
God is doing in their lives…and He’s
not done yet!
Exit83 is Going to Rock the Boat
By Jeff Taylor, Pastor of Student Ministries
Rock the Boat
2017
It’s time for Exit83 to Rock the Boat! From June 11-16, 7 th -12 th
graders will have an amazing opportunity to wakeboard, ski,
tube, canoe, and lounge around in the water…but that’s not
all! They will also get the experience of sleeping in tents,
making s’mores around the campfire, and playing tons of
fun games…but wait, there’s more! Rock the Boat has the
primary mission (in the midst of all that fun) to give students the time and space
to grow in their faith, invite God into their life and circumstances, and see how
the Holy Spirit wants to move. There will be times of worship through music,
teaching from God’s word, small group discussions, and more. Every year we see
lives changed, hearts encouraged, and some of the greatest wipeouts you can
imagine! The cost to attend Rock the Boat is $275. Spots are limited and we WILL
sell out. Information packets, along with registration and payment are available
online at www.lbf.church/connect/youth.
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